Mario Riva was born on January 26, 1913 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. He was an actor, known for Tripoli, bel suol d'amore (1954), The Firemen of Viggiu (1949) and Sergente d'ispezione (1958). He was married to Derna Massoli. He died on September 1, 1960 in Verona, Veneto, Italy.